Product Review                  

December 22-29,  2003

Abu Garcia, Berkley , Fenwick Fishing Rods

   

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Abu Garcia® Conolon® Fishing Rods

Trusted Name Returns With New Technology

SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – Conolon rods by Abu Garcia were known as tough, reliable rods with never a problem. Anglers knew to trust the rod with the Conolon label. Now they’re back, built with the latest in rod technology.

 

IM7 graphite materials are combined with carbon alloy technology to make Conolon rods lightweight with enhanced sensitivity without compromising rod strength. Hard chromium SS304 guides provide maximum strength but are 55 percent lighter than conventional guides.

 

The exclusive reel seat design includes precision control lock-up, integrated soft-touch finish and a durable cork handle that lasts season after season.

 

Thirteen Conolon rods are available. The six spinning rods include one and two-piece models from a 5'6" light action to a 7' medium rod. Casting rods include six models, all one piece, from a 5'6" medium action to a 7' medium heavy action. The flipping stick is 7'6" long and built for heavy action.

 

To find out more about the Abu Garcia Conolon rods or for the nearest Abu Garcia retailer, call Abu Garcia Consumer Services or visit the Abu Garcia website.

 

About    $39.95 to $44.95

 

 

 

Spec Chart – Conolon Rods

Model

Rod

Rod

Pwr

Lure

Line

# Of

Sug.

Number

Lgth

Pcs.

 

Wt./Oz.

Test

Guides

Retail

Spinning

CNS562L

5' 6

2

L

1/8-1/4

4-8

5

39.95

CNS601ML

6' 0

1

ML

1/8-3/8

4-8

6

39.95

CNS601M

6' 0

1

M

1/8-1/2

4-10

6

39.95

CNS601MH

6' 0

1

MH

1/4-3/4

6-14

6

39.95

CNS662M

6' 6

2

M

1/8-1/2

4-10

6

39.95

CNS702M

7' 0

2

M

1/8-1/2

4-10

6

44.95

Casting

CNC561M

5' 6

1

M

1/4-5/8

10-20

6

39.95

CNC601M

6' 0

1

M

1/4-5/8

10-20

6

39.95

CNC601MH

6' 0

1

MH

3/8-1/4

10-25

6

39.95

CNC661M

6' 6

1

M

1/4-1

10-20

6

44.95

CNC661MH

6' 6

1

MH

3/8-1/2

12-25

6

44.95

CNC701MH

7' 0

1

MH

3/8-1/2

12-25

7

44.95

Flipping

CNC761H

7' 6

1

H

3/8-2

12-30

7

44.95

 

Abu Garcia® Workhorse™ Freshwater Fishing Rods

Building A Reputation Of Toughness

SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – Workhorse™  Fishing Rods are the bullies of fishing rods – for freshwater or saltwater fishing. No matter how mean or how big the fish is, the Workhorse is built to win the battle.

 

Workhorse rods are built from high-performance graphite-composite blanks with a tip made from uni-directional solid E-glass for the strength and durability to win the battle. The butt is wrapped with woven graphite for added power. Chromium SS304 guides add to the rod’s overall toughness while reducing the rod’s weight. Cork grips are comfortable and secure.

 

There are fifteen spinning, casting, dipsy diver and downrigger Workhorse rods from a short 5' footer to the 10' dipsy diver. The six spinning models include ultra-light to medium action rods from 5' to 7' long, in one or two-piece setups. Five one-piece casting rods are offered for medium and medium-heavy action in lengths from 6' to 7'.

 

Two-piece Dipsy Diver rods in 8' and a 10' and 7'6” and 8'6" downrigger rods are available.

 

Freshwater rods are about    $ $29.95 to $54.95

 

 

Spec Chart – Workhorse Freshwater Fishing Rods

Model

Rod

Rod

Pwr

Lure

Line

# Of

Sug.

Number

Lgth

Pcs

 

Wt/Oz

Test

Guides

Retail

Spinning

WHS502UL

  5'0

2

UL

1/16-1/4

1-6

4

29.95

WHS562L

  5'6

2

L

1/8-1/4

4-10

5

29.95

WHS602ML

  6'0

2

ML

1/8-3/8

4-10

6

29.95

WHS601M

  6'0

1

M

1/8-1/2

4-12

6

29.95

WHS662M

  6'6

2

M

1/8-1/2

4-12

6

29.95

WHS702M

  7'0

2

M

1/8-1/2

4-12

6

34.95

Casting

WHC601M

  6'0

1

M

1/4-5/8

10-20

6

29.95

WHC601MH

  6'0

1

MH

3/8-3/4

10-25

6

29.95

WHC661M

  6'6

1

M

1/4-1

10-20

6

34.95

WHC661MH

  6'6

1

MH

3/8-1 1/2

10-25

6

34.95

WHC701M

  7'0

1

M

1/4-1

10-20

6

34.95

Dipsy Diver

WHC802DD

  8'0

2

DD

N/A

10-25

8

47.95

WHC1002DD

10'0

2

DD

N/A

10-30

9

54.95

Downrigger

WHC761DR

  7'6

1

DR

N/A

10-20

9

44.95

WHC862DR

  8'6

2

DR

N/A

10-25

9

47.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800-237-5539       www.abu-garcia.com

 

Abu Garcia® Workhorse™ Saltwater Fishing Rods

Workhorse™  Fishing Rods are the bullies of fishing rods – for freshwater or saltwater fishing. No matter how mean or how big the fish is, the Workhorse is built to win the battle.

 

Workhorse rods are built from high-performance graphite-composite blanks with a tip made from uni-directional solid E-glass for the strength and durability to win the battle. The butt is wrapped with woven graphite for added power. Chromium SS304 guides add to the rod’s overall toughness while reducing the rod’s weight. Cork grips are comfortable and secure.

 

There are 12 new saltwater Workhorse spinning models. Three inshore models include a 7' medium action rod, a 7' medium heavy action and a 7'6" medium action. Spinning boat models include 6'6" and 7’ medium heavy action rods and a 7' heavy action rod. Medium heavy action surf spinning models are available in 8', 9' and 10' lengths. Conventional boat rods include medium heavy action rods in 6'6" and 7' lengths and a 7' heavy action rod.

 

The suggested retail prices for Saltwater Workhorse rods range from $39.95 to $54.95.

 

To find out more about Abu Garcia Workhorse rods or for the nearest Abu Garcia retailer, call Abu Garcia Consumer Services or visit the Abu Garcia website.

 

Saltwater rods are about   $ $39.95 to $54.95

 

 

 

Spec Chart – Workhorse Saltwater Spinning Rods

Model Number

 

Rod

Rod

Pwr

Lure

Line

#

Sug.

Lgth

Pcs

 

Wt/Oz

Test/Lb

Guides

Retail

Inshore Spinning

WHSSI701M

 7' 0

1

M

1/8-5/8

 6 to 17

6

39.95

WHSSI701MH

 7' 0

1

MH

1/4 - 1

8 to 20

6

39.95

WHSSI762M

 7' 6

2

M

3/8-1/2

12 to 25

7

44.95

Spinning Boat

WHSSB661MH

 6' 6

1

MH

1 to 4

12 to 25

5

44.95

WHSSB701MH

 7' 0

1

MH

2 to 4

15 to 30

5

44.95

WHSSB701H

 7' 0

1

H

2 to 6

17 to 30

5

44.95

Surf Spin

WHSSU802MH

 8' 0

2

MH

1 to 3

12 to 25

5

47.95

WHSSU902MH

 9' 0

2

MH

2 to 4

15 to 30

5

50.95

WHSSU1002MH

10'0

2

MH

2 to 6

15 to 30

7

54.95

Conventional Boat

WHCSB661MH

 6' 6

1

MH

1 to 4

15 to 40

7

44.95

WHCSB701MH

 7' 0

1

MH

2 to 4

20 to 40

7

44.95

WHCSB701H

 7' 0

1

H

2 to 6

40 to 60

7

44.95

 

800-237-5539       www.abu-garcia.com

 

Fenwick® Techna AV® Fishing Rods

Premium Rods Revamped, Now 10% Lighter

SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – Fenwick, an icon for the highest quality fishing rods for nearly 50 years and makers of the first graphite rods, continues to develop rods to revolutionize fishing. The popular Techna AV series of spinning and casting rods are improved and now are 10% lighter with more actions from which to choose. 

 

The 23 Techna AV rods are built much stronger starting with ultra-thin IM8 graphite rod blanks that have been wrapped with an Aramid Veil™ shield. This advanced blank is the backbone of a rod and is now lighter than before. The reduced mass of the rod means more sensitivity through the blank and to the angler’s fingertips.

 

The Titanium SS304 Guide System are up to 55% lighter than comparable conventional ceramic guides, yet are 20 times tougher. Concept guide spacing adds to the Techna AV’s sensitivity and strength. The new precision lock down reel seat keeps reels securely in place.

 

Of the 23 new Techna AV rods, ten are spinning, five are TriggerStik®, one telescopic Flippin’Stik™, four Muskie rods and three salmon/steelhead models. The spinning rods range from 5'6 to 7' in light, medium light, medium and medium heavy actions. TriggerStiks and Flippin’Stiks measure 6' to 7'6 in medium, medium heavy and heavy actions. Medium heavy and heavy Muskie rods vary in length from 6'3 to 7'6. The two-piece salmon/steelhead rods include a medium action 8'6 spinning rod and two 8'6 casting rods in medium and medium heavy actions.

 

All rods are one-piece except as noted

 

All Techna AV rods are about $159.95 to $179.95

 

 

 

 Techna AV® Spinning & casting Rods

Rod

Pwr

Action

Lure

Line

# Of

Sug.

Lgth

 

 

Wt./oz

Test/

Guides

Retail

 Spinning

5'6

L

Modr

1/16-1/4

4-8

6

159.95

6'

L

Fast

1/16-3/8

4-10

6

159.95

6'

M

Fast

1/8-5/8

4-12

6

159.95

6'6

L

Fast

1/8-1/2

4-10

7

159.95

6'6

M

Fast

1/8-5/8

4-12

7

159.95

6'6

MH

Fast

1/8-3/4

6-14

7

159.95

7'

ML

Modr

1/8-1/2

4-10

9

169.95

7'

M

Modr

1/8-5/8

4-12

9

169.95

7'

M

Fast

1/8-5/8

4-12

9

169.95

 Spinning - 2 Piece

 

ML

Modr

1/8-3/8

 2-8

9

169.95

 Triggerstik®

6'

M

Modr

1/4-3/4

 8- 14

8

159.95

6'6

M

Fast

1/4-1

 8-20

9

169.95

6'6

MH

Fast

3/8-11/4

 10-25

9

169.95

7'

M

Fast

1/4-1

  8-20

9

169.95

7'

MH

Fast

3/8-1½

10-25

9

169.95

 Telescopic Flippin' Stik™

7'6"

H

Modr

3/8-2

12-30

9

169.95

 Muskie

6'3"

H

Modr

1-4

15-40

8

179.95

6'6"

MH

Modr

3/4-3

15-30

9

179.95

7'

MH

Modr

3/4-3

15-30

9

179.95

7'6"

MH

Modr

3/4-3

15-30

9

179.95

 Salmon/Steelhead Spinning - 2 Piece

8'6"

M

Modr

3/8-3/4

6-17

9

179.95

 Salmon/Steelhead Casting - 2 Piece

8'6"

M

Modr

3/8-3/4

8-20

10

179.95

8'6"

MH

Modr

1/2-11/2

10-20

10

179.95

 

To find out more about Fenwick Techna AV rods or for the nearest Fenwick retailer, call Fenwick Angler Services or visit the Fenwick website.

 

877-336-7637     www.fenwickfishing.com

 

Abu Garcia® Brute Fishing Rods

E-glass Brute rods are strong and durable. The blank through the handle design adds to the Brute’s power. EVA grips are secure and

comfortable even when wet. Line flows smoothly through aluminum oxide guides.

 

Eight Brute saltwater spinning, casting and trolling rods are available. Medium-heavy action spinning rods are offered in 7', 8', 9' and 10'. Baitcast Brute rods measure 6'6" and 7' and also have a medium-heavy action. The heavy-action trolling rods are 5'6" or 6"6" long. All

Brute spinning rods are two-piece while casting and trolling models are one-piece.

 

About    $ 24.85 to $34.95

 

 

Spec Chart – Brute Rods

Model number

Rod Lgth

# Pcs

Pwr

Lure Wt/Oz

Line Test/Lb

#  Guides

Sug. $$

Spinning

BTS702MH

 7' 0

2

MH

1 to 4

10 to 25

5

24.95

BTS802MH

 8' 0

2

MH

1 to 4

10 to 25

5

24.95

BTS902MH

 9' 0

2

MH

1 to 5

10 to 30

5

29.95

BTS1002MH

10'0

2

MH

1 to 5

10 to 30

5

34.95

Casting

BTC661MH

 6' 6

2

MH

1 to 3

10 to 20

7

24.95

BTC701MH

 7' 0

2

MH

1 to 4

10 to 25

7

24.95

Trolling

BTC561H

 5' 6

2

H

N/A

20-50

      6

34.95

BTC661H

 6' 6

2

H

N/A

20-50

      6

34.95

 

To find out more about Abu Garcia Brute rods or for the nearest Abu Garcia retailer, call Abu Garcia Consumer Services or visit the Abu Garcia website.

 

800-237-5539         www.abu-garcia.com

 

Berkley® Reflex™ Spinning & Casting Rods

New Features Include High-Vis Tip

SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – Reflex Rods by Berkley have one goal in mind, to get the big fish to the boat. The super tough E-Glass rods take no guff from big stripers, grouper or a never-give-up mammoth catfish.   

 

Reflex rods are available in medium and medium heavy actions, no light actions here. Along with the strong fiberglass blank are hard chromium SS304 rod guides that are 20 percent tougher yet 55 percent lighter than conventional guides. The chip cork handle is very durable and comfortable. 

 

Another new feature is the bright yellow tip for increased visibility in low light situations.  Four spinning and four casting Reflex rods are offered. Lengths of both are 7’, 8’, 9’ and 10’. The 7’ models are medium action, all others are medium heavy. All Reflex rods are two-piece.

 

The suggested retail price of the 7’ and 8’ models is $29.95. The 9’ rod has a suggested retail price of $34.95, $39.95 for the 10’ rod.

 

To find out more about Berkley Reflex fishing rods or for the nearest Berkley retailer, call Berkley Angler Services at 1-800-BERKLEY or visit the Berkley web site at: www.berkley-fishing.com   .

 

about 29.95 to 39.95

 

 

Reflex™ Spinning & Casting Rods

Model  #     

Rod

Rod

Pwr

Lure

Line

# Of

Sug.

 

Lgth

Pcs

 

Wt/Oz

Test

Guides

Retail

Spinning

RFS702M

7'0"

2

M

1/2 -3

20

5

29.95

RFS802MH

8'0"

2

MH

1 to 4

25

5

29.95

RFS902MH

9'0"

2

MH

1 to 5

30

6

34.95

RFS1002MH

10'0"

2

MH

1 to 5

30

7

39.95

Casting

RFC702M

7'0"

2

M

1/2- 3

20

5

29.95

RFC802MH

8'0"

2

MH

1 to 4

25

5

29.95

RFC902MH

9'0"

2

MH

1 to 5

30

6

34.95

RFC1002MH

10'0"

2

MH

1 to 5

30

7

39.95

 

800-BERKLEY      www.berkley-fishing.com

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